Public Lands

The birds are already facing pressures like drought, wildfires, and climate change. Conservation groups say the case could shape land use decisions on public lands for years to come.

Steve Pearce, a former Republican congressman from New Mexico, will next need to clear a vote in the full Senate in the coming weeks to be confirmed.

Republican lawmakers are increasingly turning to the Congressional Review Act to overturn public lands management plans — but until now, it hadn't been used to target a national monument.

The National Environmental Policy Act requires federal agencies to assess the environmental impacts of major projects. Now, 80% of those regulations are being rescinded.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Andy Larsen, Brooke Larsen, and Addy Baird join Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including the ongoing debate over Utah public lands, and more.

In the 16th annual Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College, the vast majority of respondents expressed support for public lands, water, and wildlife.

Congress' budget proposal for the National Park Service rejects the major slashes requested by the Trump Administration last year.

Salt Lake Tribune reporters Robert Gehrke, Leia Larsen, and Jessica Schreifels talk about the week’s top stories, including a former Utah governor calling out President Trump for recent posts.

Shireen and Natalie talk to Utah Rep. Doug Owens about bipartisan congressional representation, the cascading benefits of Utah's public lands, and the necessary steps to save the Great Salt Lake.

The average 18 year-old high school graduate today has spent approximately four-years of their lives on screens. Four years. Four years of childhood that they will never get back. Our children need wildness now, more than ever.